MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER

Model Number	0167L24
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	09/18/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed as cause unknown.A photo sample of an unopened strip pack in which the blue sleeve was opened and did not cover the catheter tip was received.The dust cover, which was the blue sleeve was observed not completely sealed, which was out of specification.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use was found adequate and states the following: "warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Use luer tip syringe to inflate with stated ml of sterile water, or, for pre-filled products, remove clip and squeeze reservoir to inflate with stated ml of sterile water.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.For urological use only.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If necessary, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Units.Do not use if package is damaged.Single use.Do not resterilize.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Contains or presence of natural rubber latex.Caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Keep away from sunlight.Valve type: use luer slip tip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water, 5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water, 15cc balloon: use 20ml sterile water, 20cc balloon: use 25ml sterile water, 30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water, 40cc balloon: use 45ml sterile water, 75cc balloon: use 80ml sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.Sterilized by radiation or sterilized by ethylene oxide.Refer to direct unit label for sterilization method utilized.Bard, bardex, and lubricath are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of c.R.Bard, inc.Manufacturer: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the sealed inner package was broken.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: LUBRICATH
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7953734
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-04688
• Device Sequence Number: 1302606
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018985
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018985
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K922431
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0167L24
• Device Catalogue Number: 0167L24
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/19/2018
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1